The patient has undergone an extracapsular cataract extraction. Which discharge instructions does the nurse give the patient? Select all that apply.

“Be aware that your depth perception may be dramatically changed.” , “Please eat a high-fiber diet and drink plenty of water to make stooling easy.” , “You will need new glasses now; in a week or so, please visit the eye doctor for a new prescription.”. Following cataract surgery, the patient’s vision and depth perception will change. New prescriptions and adjustment to depth perception are necessary. The patient should be taught to minimize abrupt increases in intracranial pressure – therefore, a high-fiber diet with increased fluids will help prevent straining at stooling. The patient should not lift heavy objects for 10, not 4 weeks. The eye shield will be necessary when sleeping for a few weeks, not lifelong.

The patient has undergone an extracapsular cataract extraction. W...

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